In a collaborative environment, asking for advice instead of permission is key to fostering trust and ownership. By inviting input without burdening others with decisions,
former can lead to confusion and resentment, as it implies a transfer of responsibility, the latter promotes trust and engagement
user feedback is most valuable when it's seen as advice rather than approval. Instead of waiting for stakeholder validation, if we actively seek user insights and treat their thoughts as collaborative input, we craft experiences that resonate more deeply.
The world is full of gatekeepers who think they have veto rights. Don’t believe them. If you need them to invest time or resources then they deserve to have a say, otherwise the responsibility remains with you to decide how to proceed and to suffer the consequences or reap the rewards, as the case may be.
Pitbull got it right: “Ask for money, get advice. Ask for advice, get money twice.” [QR Code] [↗ boz.com]
Asking for advice is also a much better way to create advocates for your approach as those who have contributed their ideas will feel some personal ownership
